Hank Dunlap
Republican | Florida
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Hank Dunlap
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 12
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Army National Guard, SPC, 6
Air National Guard, SSGT, 9
AFFILIATIONS
Sun Coast Baptist Church, Deacon, Teacher, Production-Technical Leader
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I object to nearly all federal funding, but I am especially opposed to American's money going to an organization whose main purpose is the killing of children.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Disagree
What constitutes a life needs to be defined by law, preferably by Constitutional amendment. Chemical abortion drugs would then be illegal and the issue would not be left to the courts or unelected administrations to legislate.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
The taking of a life is generally a state issue.
Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
The definition of what constitutes a life needs to be federally defined. The unborn will then have the protections of being human with a right to life that cannot be taken away frivolously.
ECONOMY
What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?
Refusal to vote for any consolidated appropriations bills (Omnibus or Minibus) and any Continuing Resolutions which will foster greater accountability. Refuse to vote for funding of Agencies that have placed an undue burden on the American People.
Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.
Strongly Agree
Student loan forgiveness is just a different flavor of Socialism.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
There isn't any trustworthy institution or person that would be able to establish such a rating. I do not trust entities such as Blackrock or Larry Fink.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
The government has no authority to intervene in any Church matter concerning doctrine, worship, personnel, leadership, etc and the Church cannot use the government for influence or power. When the Church focuses on the furtherance of the Gospel and the government focuses on the security and safety of it's citizens, it is a mutually beneficial relationship.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Individuals and businesses should be free to deny services to anyone at any time even if it doesn't violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Business and people have agency to operate their lives and businesses as they please. Government involvement in business is another step towards Communism.
HEALTHCARE
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
For a public entity, that authority would be ultimately given by the voter. For a private entity, the market would dictate responsible employee requirements. In any case, most employees are not indentured servants and can choose their employer.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
D. Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished but in reality, obligations to Medicaid and Medicare should be remain available with absolutely no expansion until there are no more remaining beneficiaries.
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Agree
The CCP is only a threat as much as we allow them to be through posturing. We have allowed ourselves to grow into a co-dependant relationship with China. If America's domestic economy was strengthened, there would be less allure to services provided by China and there would be a natural decoupling. China's economy is in no more of a position to absorb sudden changes than ours which allows the US certain leverage when confronting military, cyber security, intellectual property threats.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
AIPAC seems to think so. As a Christian nation, we have an interest in the furtherance of the Gospel in all nations. Even more so with Israel and the Jews.
What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
The US is afflicted with a cultural rot that has infected all the pillars of our society. There is a deficit in individuals with the sense of duty and obligation to serve. Additionally, the Under Secretary of Defense lists one of its top priorities is to Inculcate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles across all DoD efforts.
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border, but unfortunately senior leadership of DHS has violated and lost the trust of the American people. Authority to secure the border should be temporarily relegated to individual states until a full audit of the entire DHS can be completed with the involvement and authority of the Attorney General.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Fully vetted individuals who are able to provide a benefit to the United States and a desire to assimilate.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
Should not be a federal issue.
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
The Department of Education's primary control power is through Title grants and funding to States to encourage compliance with guidelines. The defunding of the Department will of course cause some destabilizing in the State's school systems but it is necessary to remove the cancer that has taken over the education of our children.
VALUES
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
Great statement. I don't think anything needs to be added.
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
This is another symptom of the cultural rot that Congress funds with one trillion dollars every 100 days. I am convinced that if we stop funding the very people who wish to destroy America through the destruction of our families and children, we will experience a great reduction in the bold and overt tactics being used by our enemies.
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
The idea is so ludicrous it is almost comical.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
There is one triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). He is the Creator of all things. He has revealed himself to man. He has shown that only He is Holy, and that man is inherently sinful since his disobedience in the Garden of Eden. In order to reconcile us to Him, He offered His only Son, Jesus, to come in the flesh and receive the penalty of death for our sin. Death had no power over Jesus who was sinless, and He was resurrected. God now invites each of us into a relationship with Him if we confess and repent of our sin and plead the atonement of the blood of Jesus. Not only did I escape the penalty for my sin through no work of my own, but He also applied the righteousness of Jesus to me and calls me His son and His friend.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
There is no reason for objecting this requirement unless you intend on cheating.
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Disagree
The Electoral College barely resembles the idea imagined by the founders. For the most part, it has devolved into selection based on state popularity. I do believe that with a great shrinkage of the federal government, it will reduce the influence of parties and more focus will be given to state and local governments.
EQUALITY
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is garbage. Another indicator of the deterioration of our society that we fund with every Appropriations bill.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Another indicator of the deterioration of our society that we fund with every Appropriations bill. Stop the funding, stop the spread.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Disagree
Environmental justice is just another tool in the communist toolbox for the subjugation of the masses. Probably the most dangerous as they readily admit their desire for greatly reducing the population of the planet.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Powder River Basin coal.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Economic-When people agree to surrender their money to the government, it is duty bound to use only that which is necessary to fulfill its constitutional obligations and no more. Social-Intrusive paternal laws strips freedom from people and gives the government power to abuse liberty. Foreign policy-America should be such an economic engine that it would behove other nations to maintain good relations with us. Religious liberty-There is no constitutional authority for governmental interference.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure our liberties, not assault them. To provide a system for interstate and international commerce, not impede it. To provide for our defence, not defend other nations. To coin money and regulate the value, not give this power to an independent consortium. To make laws which shall be necessary and proper for executing constitutional power, not laws ensuring men can go into girls' restrooms.
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Disagree
On the federal level, there are no more funds. All programs will need to incur serious reductions in funding.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I fully support the repeal of National Firearms Act of 1934, Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S. Code Chapter 44, FOPA of 1986 including House Amendment 777. Any restrictions on gun ownership besides the voluntary waiver of rights or those removed through the penal code are a threat to public safety.
